﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:21:22 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Kentucky Ag Connection</title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1089</link><atom:link href="https://kentuckyagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1089" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Unusual Early Drought Hits Kentucky Growing Season]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/unusual-early-drought-hits-kentucky-growing-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Drought conditions across Kentucky have intensified significantly, with nearly 82% of the state now experiencing some level of dryness, according to the latest  U.S. Drought ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/unusual-early-drought-hits-kentucky-growing-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-154336]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Farmers Get USDA Relief After Severe Drought]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-farmers-get-usda-relief-after-severe-drought</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a Secretarial natural disaster designation for parts of Kentucky, allowing farmers affected by drought to access emergency ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-farmers-get-usda-relief-after-severe-drought</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-154334]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Hosts AgTech Symposium on Soilless Farming]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-hosts-agtech-symposium-on-soilless-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Soilless agriculture is gaining modern food production, offering innovative approaches that support sustainability and research. 

 Technologies such as hydroponics, where ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-hosts-agtech-symposium-on-soilless-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-154142]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers Invited to University of Kentucky Wheat Field Day]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/farmers-invited-to-university-of-kentucky-wheat-field-day</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wheat producers, crop consultants, and agribusiness professionals are encouraged to attend the University of Kentucky Wheat Field Day on May 12 at the UK Research and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/farmers-invited-to-university-of-kentucky-wheat-field-day</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-154141]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Rising Fertilizer Costs Drive Interest in Cover Crops]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/rising-fertilizer-costs-drive-interest-in-cover-crops</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Rising input costs, particularly fertilizers, are pushing farmers to revisit proven practices that support both profitability and sustainability. Among these, cover crops are ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/rising-fertilizer-costs-drive-interest-in-cover-crops</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-154039]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Invests $1M to Boost Farms and Rural Growth]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-invests-1m-to-boost-farms-and-rural-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board has approved more than $1.03 million in funding to support agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-invests-1m-to-boost-farms-and-rural-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-154038]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Beef Expo Marks 40 Years of Cattle Excellence]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-beef-expo-marks-40-years-of-cattle-excellence</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, continuing its legacy as one of the region’s premier cattle events. 

 The annual expo brings ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-beef-expo-marks-40-years-of-cattle-excellence</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-153486]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Opens Specialty Crop Grant Applications for 2026]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-opens-specialty-crop-grant-applications-for-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The application period is now open for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, according to Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, offering new opportunities to strengthen ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-opens-specialty-crop-grant-applications-for-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-153485]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky FFA Launches Free Washington Leadership Trip]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-ffa-launches-free-washington-leadership-trip</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Kentucky FFA Foundation has announced the students selected to participate in the inaugural Kentucky FFA Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) Bus Trip, made possible ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-ffa-launches-free-washington-leadership-trip</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-153036]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Raising Hope Grants Boost Farm Safety Efforts]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-raising-hope-grants-boost-farm-safety-efforts</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Raising Hope program is dedicated to improving farm safety, farmer health, and emergency preparedness. 

 The initiative raises ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-raising-hope-grants-boost-farm-safety-efforts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-153035]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>